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Category Archive: Movie And Video News

Apr 18 news; Cast Discusses the ‘darkness’ of ‘The Desolation of Smaug’, Hobbit wins at MTV awards, Aaesome Hobbit Houses

Click here to hear the cast discussing the contrasts between ‘An Unexpected Journey’ and ‘The Desolation of Smaug’.

A majority ofMTV voters picked a Hobbit to win the hero category. Click here to read about it.

Click here to see 13 unusual ‘Hobbit’ holes built in various countries all over the world.

News Update, New Book Pokes Fun at The Lord of the Rings; Gollum sings ‘Les Misérables’ ; Another Andy Serkis Interview, ‘The GeorgeClooney of Dwarves, More about Peter Jackson, Dr. Who actors on PJ as an episode Director, Does ‘The Hobbit promote smoking?. Viggo wants to play Aragorn again, Luke Evans’ Next role

To be taken to the site promoting Stuart Anderson’s new book, ‘Lord Of The Ring Dings,’ click here.

A video has been posted online showing a man miming to a rendition of Les Misérables’ ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ sung inthe voice of a Lord of the Rings character. To watch the video just click here.

Click here for DIY’s recent interview with Andy Serkis.

Click here for Contact Music’s article about ‘The George Clooney of Dwarves’.

To read The Observer’s recent article about Peter Jackson click here.

Click here to read about the PJ endorsements from some of the actors that have played Dr. Who.

Does `The Hobbit`promote smoking? To read about one anti-smoking crusader’s opinions click here.

Click here to read about Viggo Mortensens interest in once again playing Aragorn

Click here to read about Luke Evans’ next role.

News Update, Bilbo Baggins at St. Ann’s, Chasing Smaug, The `original` One Ring?, Five questions for Sir Ian, Hobbiton Tours, Why three films?, The new F/X crisis, New role for Legolas actor, Radagast Interview.

The Popularity of Peter jackson`s Films has lead many Schools to stage productions of ‘The Hobbit’. Read about one amazing group of students by clicking here.

To hear cast members discussing the lack of visibility of Smaug the dragon click here.

Is it possible that a cursed Roman Ring discovered in 1785 was the inspiration for ‘The One Ring’? Click here to read about the Vyne Ring and here to find out about the U.K.’s National Trust site where the Vyne Ring is on display.

To read Sir Ian McKellen’s answers to 5 questions posed to him by ‘Metro’ click here.

For information about New Zealand’s ‘Hobbiton Tours’ click here.

Click here to listen to some ‘Hobbit’ stars explain why PJ needed to make three films to tell the story.

For Peter Jackson’s explanation of what is causing Hollywood’s new F/X crisis click here.

Orlando Bloom is taking a surprising new role. You can read about it by clicking here.

For Digital Spy’s interview with Radagast actor Sylvester McCoy click here.

Clip From ‘The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug’ Live Event Now Available

For those of us that haven’t purchased the DVDs of ‘The Hobbit;An Unexpected Journey’ and weren’t able to see the special ‘Live Event,’ Peter Jackson has just posted a six minute excerpt from ‘The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug Live Event’. The excerpt can be viewed here.

Easter news Update; What are your blockbusters as of Easter?; Ian McKellen to `Marry` Patrick Stewart, PJ gives Sheeran an Awesome Gift, Tolkien Takes Heat for Using Female Elves, First pics of Tauriel.

Daily Mail Online`s Barry Norman has released his list of the top ten epic films. Click here to see which of Peter Jackson`s `Tolkien`; movies made the list.

Sir Ian will be presiding at the wedding of his friend Patrick Stewart. Wizards can do that, you know. See more by clicking here.

Singer Ed Sheeran recently visited Peter Jackson. Click here to read about what he left with when the two exchanged gifts.

Although we often hear complaints about how few female characters can be found in Tolkien`s Middle-earth books, the author originally fielded complaints about the female characters he used. Click here to learn more about why the complaints were made, and to learn more about Tolkien`s use of female characters.

Click here for the first available pics of Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel. (Please note that many sites have removed similar pics by request and these may not be available for long)

March 24th News Update; Minas Tirith sandcastle, Serkis on the ‘Family Movie’, Jackson desires to direct Dr. Who, March 25th is Tolkien reading day, 10 things you might not know, and more.

To read about a 10 foot tall sand castle, a detailed replica of Minas Tirith, that took two years to build and was recently destroyed by a storm click here.

Click here to hear Andy Serkis explain why ‘The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey’ is a family movie.

Peter Jackson has stated that he’d like to direct an episode of Doctor Who. Click here to read about the unusual payment request he suggests, in lieu of cash, for the job.

Click here for a brief reminder about Tolkien Reading Day.

To read about 10 things you might not know about ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ you can click here.

Ireland’s Burren Tolkien Society is convinced that Tolkien’s many visits to The Burren may have influenced his descriptions of The Misty mountains. For details about their upcoming convention click here.

You can click here for a ‘Yahoo Movies’ interview with Martin Freeman.

St Patrick’s Day update; Infographic details the Races of Middle-earth, Copyright Lawsuit Update, An Exclusive Sneak peak at `The Hobbit;The Desolation of Smaug`, and more.

For details about an infographic that summarizes the characteristics of many of the races found in ‘The Hobbit’, click here.

Warner Bros. has countered The Tolkien Estates copyright lawsuit by filing their own coutersuit. For two looks at the legal wranglings click here and here.

Peter Jackson is about to host a live sneak peak at `The Hobbit; The Desolaation of Smaug`, but there is a catch. To get the special code that will allow you to log in for the live event you must first purchase the Blu-Ray Combo Pack, Blu-Ray 3-D Combo Pack or 2-Disc DVD Special Edition of `The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey`. Further details can be found here.

Curious as the the actual value of Bag End as Real Estate? For a breakdown of Bag End’s listing price if it was located in Tolkien’s favorite county click here.

For Richard Armitage’s views on Peter Jackson and his role as Thorin in ‘The Hobbit’ click here.

News Update, Hobbits boosts Wellington’s Economy, Cast Interviews, Ticket Sales Milestone Reached, and Teaser Videos for the 2nd Hobbit Movie.

Click here to read the latest figures on the boost the premiere of ‘The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey’ gave to the economy of Wellington.

You can listen to IGN’s 31 minute discussion with Sylvester McCoy by clicking here.

BuzzFeed’s recent interview with Martin Freeman can be found here and Hypable’s video chat with Freeman can be seen here.

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ recently became the 15th film to pass the $1 billion mark in ticket sales. You can read about it here.

Warner Brothers has recently released some short ‘teaser’ videos, including one with a sneak peek at Smaug. They can be viewed here.

Release date revised for Third Hobbit Film

MGM and Warner Brothers have just announced that ‘The Hobbit; There and Back Again’ will now be released in December of 2014. Details can be found here.

CoE News: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Leads Saturn Awards Nominations,Tolkien’s Cover Designs, Technical Oscar for The Hobbit, Hobbit Premiere boosts Wellington economy

Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will lead the way at the 2013 Saturn Awards after landing nine nominations. You can read about it here.

To see J. R. R. Tolkien’s original designs for the covers of the LOTR Trilogy click here.

Although it was not a part of the televised Oscar presentation ceremony, The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey did win one Technical Oscar. Read about it here.

Did the Premiere for `The Hobbit; An Unexpected Journey` give a significant boost to the economy of Wellington? You can find out by clicking here.